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BETHLEHEM, PA – Take advantage of professional development workshops and short-term training opportunities at Northampton Community College (NCC) this spring and early summer to expand your expertise, explore new career paths and enrich your personal knowledge.
For those interested in discovering the ways diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices can transform their personal and professional growth, NCC is hosting a virtual workshop on “Making the Case for DEI Practices” on May 18 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Held on Zoom, this workshop will provide contextual understanding of DEI practices, their importance in today’s world, and how they can help challenge your mindset and mode of operation. To register, visit northampton.edu/cbiworkshops and scroll down to LDRWK150 for “Making the Case for DEI Practices.” For questions, email cbi@northampton.edu.
If you’re seeking a career in a high-paying, in-demand field, NCC’s FREE 8-week Pathways to Manufacturing Program explores the many career paths available in modern manufacturing and teaches the skills necessary for entry-level positions in the field such as Lean Manufacturing, Blueprint Reading, Production, Automation, and more! Students will also earn the OSHA-10 certification as part of the program. NCC will hold info sessions to go over important information on May 24 and June 5 at 1 p.m., and June 22 at 10 a.m., in the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem. The program, which is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, will start on July 10. To register, visit northampton.edu/pathways-to-manufacturing.htm. For questions, email jmiers@northampton.edu or call 610-332-6317.
For those looking to pursue a career in healthcare, NCC’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program prepares participants with the skills needed to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Competency Examination in as little as four weeks. As a CNA, you can work in a long-term care facility, hospital or other healthcare setting – an excellent way to start your career in healthcare with the potential of earnings of $15 or more per hour. Join NCC for a free, virtual information session on Wednesday, June 7, at 5 p.m., to learn more about the CNA program and its requirements. Attendance is strongly encouraged for those considering enrolling in the CNA program, which begins August 15. For more information or to register visit northampton.edu/healthcarecerts or contact our team at 610-332-6585 or healthcare@northampton.edu.
Finally, NCC’s Fab Lab is continuing to provide personal enrichment opportunities throughout the summer and is equipped with a woodshop, electronics lab, audio booth, metal working lab, 3D printing and a guitar-building program. Summer classes include welding, embroidering, Arduino programming, woodworking and more! The NCC Fab Lab is located in the Fowler Family Southside Center. For more information and to register, visit https://www.fablabncc.net/. All classes are listed in chronological order. For questions, email fablab@northampton.edu or call 610-332-8665.
About Northampton Community College
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter @NCCPresDaveRuth and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.
